EBizCharge

JUNE 26, 2025

Restaurant owners operate on thin margins, and credit card processing fees can quietly eat into profits. In response, many are looking at surcharging as a way to offset those costs. This article will explore the legal landscape and best practices for surcharging in the restaurant industry. EBizCharge can help.

Best Practices

EBizCharge

JUNE 27, 2025

This guide will walk you through the basics of credit card surcharging in Canada, from legal background and card network rules to disclosure requirements and best practices. If you’re a business owner dealing with rising credit card processing costs, this is for you. Can I surcharge in Canada?

Credit Cards

Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

Are you struggling with resource constraints caused by soaring credit card processing costs? TL;DR Credit card surcharging involves adding a fee to transactions with credit card payments, offsetting processing costs. It offsets the card processing costs, transferring the financial obligation to the latter.

Credit Cards

Stax

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That’s why understanding surcharging—including its definitions, types, calculating methods, and best practices—can help you incorporate surcharging into your operations. This surcharge covers the cost of processing credit card payments via platforms like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Let’s dive in.

Credit Cards

Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Return to Top Risk of Non-Compliance Each PCI requirement acts as a proactive measure to protect cardholder data, and as a legal framework to isolate and financially penalize non-compliance. This can significantly increase the cost of your compliance for years to come. Typically, these fines range from around $5,000 to $100,000.

PCI DSS